Vol. 1 Issue 25 - July 15th, 2021 NEXT EDITION JULY 29TH 2021 email: [email protected] East News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 Ready to roll! Carnival Day at Bunscoil Mhuire Seán Kelly officially launches 21st Annual Tour de Munster Charity Cycle

With preparations in full swing for the 21st million in total. For DSI Munster branches annual Tour de Muster charity cycle, leg- alone, the tour has raised a staggering €3 end of the sport Sean Kelly was on hand million since they became the main bene- to officially launch the four-day Tour ficiary of the Tour in 2010. across Munster on Tuesday evening, June 22nd. Taking to the roads of Speaking at the launch of this year's tour, Munster from August 5th to 8th, the Tour Paul Sheridan said, "We are thrilled to will raise vital funds and awareness for launch this year's tour here in Down syn- the Munster branches of Down Syndrome drome Tipperary's fantastic new facility Ireland (DSI). for members. We are immensely proud that funds raised as a result of Tour de The Tipperary branch of Down Syndrome Munster helped to play a part in the pur- Ireland played host to the outdoor launch chase of this premises. We are driven at their newly renovated premises in more than ever to raise vital funds and Thurles. Funds raised as a result of Tour awareness for the Munster branches of de Munster helped to purchase the prem- Down Syndrome Ireland, especially after ises, providing vital support for children such a difficult year with many fundraising and adults with Down syndrome. activities unable to go ahead. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who Details of this year's Tour were unveiled has got behind the Tour to date, including at the launch, as over 150 amateur the many businesses, organisations and cyclists prepare for the 600km, four-day of course, cyclists who help us to make a tour around the six counties of Munster. real difference for those with Down syn- Along with the Tipperary branch, funds drome and their families across Munster." raised will continue to make a tremen- dous difference to the lives of people with Speaking at the launch, Debbie Kelleher, Down syndrome in Munster, as well as Care Coordinator with Down Syndrome their friends and families by providing Cork said, "The Tour is fast approaching vital services and facilities in each . and we are busy counting down the weeks until it all kicks off in Cork. Funds Sharing the journey, long-standing sup- raised as a result of Tour de Munster play porter of the Tour, Sean Kelly is delighted a huge role in enabling our branch to con- to gear up for his 16th Tour de Munster. tinue providing the necessary supports Speaking at the launch Sean said, "I am and services to our members. We are honoured to once again take to the road very much looking forward to the tour this August with Tour de Munster and the kicking off in August and wish the cyclists Munster branches of Down Syndrome the best of luck." Ireland. It's an event that is very close to my heart and something I look forward to The 2021 tour de Munster will kick off every year. Throughout the years, I have from Cork City on Thursday, August 5th met so many wonderful children, adults and continues over four days around the and families who rely on and benefit from six counties of Munster before returning the services provided by each branch and to Cork City on August 8th. The Irish from beginning to end, they are the driv- Examiner, Clare FM, Tipp FM, WLR FM, ers pushing us over the finish line on Red FM, SPIN South West and Pure Patrick's Hill. " Radio are the Official Media Partners of Tour de Munster 2021. Tour de Munster organiser Paul Sheridan established the popular cycle in 2001, For more information on the Tour de which has had a life changing impact on Munster visit www.tourdemunster.com, the lives of countless people through its find it on Facebook @tourdemunster fundraising efforts. Tour de Munster has raised a significant For further information on Down sum of money for some very worthy ben- Syndrome Ireland see www.downsyn- eficiaries along the way, raising over €3.4 drome.ie.

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Pictured Jason Bane DSI Cork, Paul Sheridan Tour de Munster Founder, Orla email: bane, Debbie kelleher, Kate bane, Liam Aherne, Cycling legend Sean Kelly, Rena [email protected] Aherne DSI Cork. email: [email protected] News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan Foley and Minister Humphreys officially open Boardwalk Ireland's longest seafront boardwalk, a users and pushchairs. There is no other 2-metre-wide and 7km accessibility town in the country that can claim such friendly walkway between Youghal unique built and natural heritage assets. town centre and Redbarn beach, was This will be a great tourism asset for opened recently by the Mayor of the Youghal and East Cork as well as a won- County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan derful amenity for the community here." Foley and Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Chief Executive of Cork County Council Development. Tim Lucey commented, "The boardwalk is a 'unique selling proposition' for mar- The official opening marks the completion keting Youghal, delivering a huge incen- of Phase 2, valued at €2.2 million, with tive to drive eco-tourism in an area identi- €1.7 million provided by Cork County fied by Fáilte Ireland as a key destination Council and €500,000 provided under the within the experience brand of 'Ireland's Department of Rural and Community Ancient East'. Benefitting domestic and Development's Outdoor Recreation international visitors by providing a safe, Infrastructure Scheme. This phase saw well-marked walkway, it will develop the an extension of the existing boardwalk wider area as a 'destination'. Families are Ireland’s longest seafront boardwalk, a 2-metre-wide and 7km accessibility from Claycastle beach out to Redbarn the key domestic target market, and friendly walkway between Youghal town centre and Redbarn beach, was beach, both of which were awarded the those holidaying in the Redbarn area will opened by the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan Foley and prestigious Blue Flag for 2021, signifi- now have direct pedestrian access to the Heather Humphreys T.D., Minister for Rural and Community Development, cantly enhancing the 'beach experience' town. Cork County Council's investment and Tim Lucey, Chief Executive, Cork County Council. Photo: Cathal Noonan for visitors. Phase 1 was completed in in this project compliments our other 2018 with support from Failte Ireland and recent developments in Youghal, driving Cork County Council. footfall to the town centre and ultimately 30th Annual Daffodil Day Function become a driver for economic regenera- The Wallace family will host our 30th Thursday 22nd if anyone wants to call. Mayor Linehan Foley, welcomed the tion." annual function for the Irish Cancer Donations can be handed in at the door at opening saying, "Signing the contract for Society Daffodil Day fund in the garden of any time. There will be an adult's raffle, these works was my first undertaking as The boardwalk supports the aims of the the Wallace Family home, 5, Spittal cake sale and small bric-a-brac. We will Mayor of the when elected Governments 'Healthy Ireland' initiative. Cottages, , Co. Cork. It will be on accept small items of bric-a-brac such as last June and it's fitting that the official The cultural 'shift' in attitudes towards from 9.30am to 4pm on Friday July 23rd. gift sets candles and jewellery. The fami- opening today be one of my final engage- physical and mental well-being has been Raffle will be held at 3.30 pm. We will be ly are sponsoring 2 bottles of wine for a ments in office. The boardwalk comple- reflected over the past 18 months in observing Covid 19 Restrictions and free adult's raffle and 2 bags of goodies tion greatly improves access, enhancing Youghal with a marked increase in users social distancing and masks should be for the children's raffle. For further infor- the natural heritage of this scenic area, of the boardwalk. The extension of the worn. We will also be available all-day mation you can ring 0214652052. facilitating easy access for the elderly, boardwalk from Claycastle to Redbarn people with limited mobility, wheelchair has been widely welcomed by locals, vis- users and pushchairs. There is no other itor and business interest in the area. town in the country that can claim such unique built and natural heritage assets. Ger Flanagan, Chairman of Youghal This will be a great tourism asset for Business Alliance, said, "We are delight- Youghal and East Cork as well as a won- ed with the official opening of our new derful amenity for the community here." Boardwalk which will be a major attrac- tion for tourists and locals alike. Youghal Speaking at the opening, Minister Business Alliance would like to congratu- Humphreys said: "It is great to see first- late Cork County Council and all the hand the excellent work which has taken stakeholders involved in delivering this place over the last number of years here project." in Youghal and I know this boardwalk will Padraig Hennessy of Youghal Chamber bring huge benefits to the community, of Tourism and Development welcomed both from a health and economic per- the launch saying, "The whole of Youghal spective. and East Cork are looking forward to the "I think you'll all agree, that if we have opening of the new boardwalk which will learned one thing over the past 15 be a gamechanger for Youghal. It is a months, it's that we rely more than ever great positive and an opportunity to on our outdoor amenities. showcase, even more, our beautiful "In the coming months, I will publish the beaches and wonderful amenities. Government's new National Outdoor Congratulations to Cork County Council Recreation Strategy, which we are devel- and everyone involved in the delivery of oping in conjunction with Comhairle na the project" Tuaithe. "And my Department is consulting widely "The development of Phase 1 of the with stakeholders in relation to this strate- boardwalk in 2012 was one of Youghal's gy, which will shape our outdoor ameni- biggest success stories and many thou- ties for years to come”. sands of people have walked it since," commented Aileen Murray, Marketing & Mayor Linehan Foley, welcomed the Development Manager of Youghal Socio opening saying, "Signing the contract for Economic Development Group, "The these works was my first undertaking as development of Phase 2 to Redbarn will Mayor of the County Cork when elected completely transform the visitor experi- last June and it's fitting that the official ence to our beautiful beaches and opening today be one of my final engage- encourage even greater visitor numbers, ments in office. The boardwalk comple- to our Town. Congratulations to Cork tion greatly improves access, enhancing County Council who have yet again deliv- the natural heritage of this scenic area, ered an outstanding project that will reap facilitating easy access for the elderly, many dividends for years to come." people with limited mobility, wheelchair email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th 2021 Regal Cinema Celebrates 3rd Birthday On the 7th July 2021 The Regal out, and many people came for more than Cinema, Youghal celebrated thier 3rd one movie! Birthday! It's great to be back open and have everyone supporting us and seeing the Killian Daly, Manager told the East Cork town busy. Now is more important than Advertiser “It was so nice to be able to ever to shop local and support local busi- have our doors open this year and cele- nesses” brate with all our lovely customers unlike YARA - Monthly News last year due to covid. Killian would like to say thanks to every- We celebrated by having all of our tickets one who celebrated with them and can't Welcome to our Monthly News. Phyllis Foley. Masks will be required on for only 5 euro! All of our showings sold wait for another successful year! The good news is that most of our mem- arrival and social distancing rules will bers have now received their second apply. Covid jab and are more confidant about moving about. We have resumed our Town Tour range of outdoor activities while maintain- We had a very interesting historic town ing good social distancing guidelines - tour on Friday last, led by Kieran bring on the summer! Groeger, supported by Tommy Crowley. The event which lasted almost two hours, Surf Walk started in Barry's Lane and took in the We started back with our Surf Walks and main street, the Collegiate Church, the the first one was held on June 24th, when Catholic Church, the history of the lanes we walked on the shoreline out to the end in Youghal and ended up at the Clock of the new boardwalk and back again to Gate. Well done and many thanks to the front strand. Kieran and Tommy. We will now have regular walks over the coming months to take advantage of the fine weather.

Pole Walking Youghal Cancer Support Bethany and Killian pictured on the steps of The Regal Cinema. Pole walking has become popular recent- During the month we continued with our ly, and not to be outdone we have started voluntary work in the grounds of the a Pole Walking group in YARA. We had Youghal Cancer Support House - we are an introductory event in the Green Park delighted to support such a good cause. on Thursday last and we had a great time! We will have a qualified instructor at our next session at 2pm on July 27th in Green Park to help us get full health advantage of using the poles.

Phone Scams Coffee Morning Many members report receiving rogue We had a good turn-out for our Coffee calls, purportedly from banks or Morning in the outdoor section of the Red Government Agencies, during the past Store on Thursday last and people had a month. The advice in dealing with these chance to catch up for the first time this calls is simple - you will never be asked year. for personal or financial details over the Our next Coffee Morning is on Thursday phone and if you are then it is a scam. If July 22nd in the Red Store. you are in doubt and you don't know who the caller is then hang-up immediately.

Our YARA support group is still available for members who may need help - this includes grocery runs, books through the library, or emergency maintenance work, or you can always call us just to have a chat…

Contact us on: 087 949 9037 [email protected] Cinema Morning www.youghalactive.ie The Regal cinema has reopened, and we or visit our Facebook page will have our first cinema morning on July 14th with a special screening of "Singing YARA … Be Active…Be safe…avoid in the Rain" starring Gene Kelly and sunburn! email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 improvements to come in that respect. to the area, Joe McCarthy after a lengthy CLLR SUSAN McCARTHY ELECTED The councillor reminded his colleagues spell out of circulation as it were and that the county development plan was a extended best wishes to veteran Cllr Noel NEW CATHAOIRLEACH work in progress and thanked them all for Collins, who is "recuperating at present", their participation to date, adding further he said. FOR EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT gratitude to council staff indoor and out- In conclusion, Cllr Hegarty said his year By Christy Parker door, locally and in County Hall. had been made easier due to east Cork colleague Cllr Mary Linehan-Foley's par- Cork County Councillor Susan McCarthy Cllr Hegarty councillor welcomed back allel term as county mayor, to which he has been elected the East Cork municipal senior district officer and veteran servant registered his praise. district's new cathoirleach for the coming year. The -based councillor was elected unopposed at July's AGM, held Brù na Sí is building back. via Microsoft Teams, having been pro- We have purchased a 6m x 12m words of Economist Milton Friedman posed by Cllr Michael Hegarty and sec- Marquee and a 3m x 8m Gazebo to "When a crisis occurs, the actions that onded by Cllr Mary Linehan-Foley. enable us to run activities throughout the are taken depend on the ideas that are rest of the summer. Ceolta Si senior lying around" It is Cllr McCarthy's first time serving as group return on Monday 6th in the cathaoirleach, following her entrance to Gazebo Friday welcome back outdoor Through the pandemic we were busy local politics in the 2014 elections. It was session and celebration will go ahead for reconfiguring Brù na Si , installing sterili- not a celebratory day for the councillor junior members on the 9th and 16th in the sation equipment and protective screens. however as a family bereavement over- Marquee. Summer camp will go ahead. We purchased a Marquee and a Gazebo shadowed the occasion. In a brief appear- 19th, and a second week starting 26th,in to cater for outdoor activities. Sadly like ance, the councillor thanked her col- trict system introduced under then the Gazebo and Marquee. We will hold all other Art & Culture activities we were leagues for the honour bestowed on her Environment Minister Phil Hogan seven 5 Ceolta Si nights in August when we will the first to close and the last to re-open. before leaving the meeting to rejoin her years ago. be celebrating 30 years of summer enter- Now as the Government plans for the a family. tainment. Due to COVID WE CAN ONLY lasting reopening we have even greater The appointment secured a second suc- In his parting synopsis, Cllr Hegarty said it OPERATE on a pre booking system. So plans. cessive term in the chair for Fine Gael, had been "a most unusual, difficult and Please book in following Cllr Michael Hegarty's tenure challenging year" as the curse of Covid- advance and avoid over the past year. 19 held sway over normal life. There was disappointment. much to appreciate too though, he reflect- Fianna Fáil took the deputy-cathaoirleach ed, citing "very real benefits both for The last 17 months honours when Cllr Ann-Marie Ahern was Youghal and Midleton", through various have put an extraordi- elected unopposed, following her propos- successfully executed projects. nary strain on Brú na al by Cllr Hegarty which was again sec- Sí. But out of this crisis onded by Cllr Linehn-Foley. The days Cllr Hegarty welcomed the progress being has come an opportu- when such elevations were hard fought made in developing outdoor dining facili- nity to address the and aroused contentious emotions ties across the region. He likewise praised ideas that were put on between political parties are of the past the extra toilet facilities now being provid- the long finger. In the now, swept away under the municipal dis- ed at beaches and hoped for further email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 After 39 years dedicated teaching service, at Scoil Iosaef Naofa, Tony Kenneally retires By Fr Liam Kelleher members of the staff, assembled in, the school yard, where staff member Sean At the end of May we published in the O'Loinsigh paid a wonderful tribute, East Cork News advertiser,the announce- which we quote in full. ment of the impending retirement of Tony Kenneally Principal of Scoil Iosaif Naofa Tony was the recipient of a number of in Cobh. presentations, but perhaps the most unexpected one was that of the Jersey of On the final day of the school term before one of the legends of the beloved Leeds the Summer holidays on the. 30th of United team whom Tony supported June, I paid a visit to the school to wish through thick and thin, all his sporting life. Tony a happy retirement and to thank him As well as a soccer supporter he became for the wonderful years of service to the a keen Ladies football fan when one of Tony Kenneally with the Leeds jersey he was delighted to receive, as a life long school and the community. When the the stars of the Cork team Orla Finn took supporter of the club, pictured with Orla Finn, a teacher in the school, who pupils left, the present staff and retired up a teaching post in the school. recently received the monthly GPA award for ladies Football.

Tony Kenneally pictured with staff at the his retirement. virus' point of view there is no sense in perfect tiny froglets with half length tails, exterminating your entire food supply. so much smaller in body size than the CATCHMENT CORNER Mystery; though I now suspect that they plump taddies of lesser development. may largely have succumbed to a few Whether the missing four had already Despite the heavy showers in the last few noticeably. Last year we started blaming very fat frogs who were still in the pond, matured I do not know. days, there has not been that much rain backswimmers, vicious invertebrates that and who have been known to cannibalise in the last couple of months, and the when pickings are easy. All were transferred in to several larger rivers are showing it. The Dungourney containers and a few days after the count river, in particular, has masses of stream- I returned to my small puddle by the river the ones that I see all seem to be even er weed, but only small runnels of water to find it very much shrunk, and I scooped bigger and fatter than before. One of the channelling down between the streamers. out 28 decent sized tadpoles. They have froglets was seen and he was almost A small pool beside the stream which was been kept in a clear sided container out- ready to leave the water. I am delighted several inches deep a few weeks ago, is side the back window . They create end- that these tadpoles, reclaimed from the now dry. I had stumbled upon it by acci- less interest as we watch them wriggle drying puddle in the wood, look set for full dent when seeking out a kingfisher and around, sometimes gulping tiny particles " transfrogrification" (my word), and the noticed that it had held a few small tad- or air from the surface. Every day they opportunity to at least become the final poles. are fed with a pinch of crushed goldfish version of the frog. Every year we find a We had found clumps of frog spawn in food and cornflake. Feeding time can few tiny froglets around the garden. our own small garden pond this year, and become a bit of a frenzy. But though they Attrition rate is unbelievably colossal with we watched over a number of weeks as had grown fat I was worried that they an estimated 3 per 10000 spawn becom- the ova developed in to small commas were developing only vestigial limbs. So I ing mature, breeding frogs. Where frogs which grew slowly into thousands of scull around like underwater oarsmen. did a count to check both the total num- thrive, slugs perish. Roll on our veg patch! small, active tadpoles, wriggling along the These things are carnivores which are dif- bers and whether there were any froglets edge or down beneath the weeds when ficult to eradicate . They have the annoy- or near-froglets. I found that there were Geoffrey Eastaway startled. Every so often a new clump of ing ability to climb out of the water, dry out indeed now 24 creatures, of which 3 were [email protected] spawn appeared….fourteen in all. That and buzz off. Equally they fly in. Big, cum- amounts to thousands of tadpoles, bersome insects, like beetles but with though I find it hard to imagine it is any- quite a painful nip. where near the two thousand minimum East Cork News & Advertiser per clump that google asserts. Two months ago, of the thousands of mid- sized tadpoles in the pond we found Over the years we have seen a host of none. A heron could not eat that many. predators eager to feast on the spring Smaller birds may take a few, even the Upcoming Publication Dates bounty……heron, mallard, thrush, black- backswimmers couldn't eat thousands. bird have all stood on the edge and I am So what was taking our taddies? With the July 29th, Aug 12th, Aug 26th sure taken large numbers of taddies. So times as they are, pandemic came to we cover the pond with netting, but even mind. But pandemics may take half a email:[email protected] so the numbers go down swiftly and population, but not the whole lot. From a email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 New Interactive Voices of St Mary's visitor experience unveiled at St Marys' Collegiate Church Youghal One of Ireland's oldest churches to years to come." remain in continuous use, St Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, has a great Chief Executive of Cork County Council, many stories to tell. Now an exciting new Tim Lucey, thanked Fáilte Ireland for their immersive visitor experience in the support, saying, "Cork County is church, 'Voices of St. Mary's', uses a vari- renowned for its rich archaeological her- ety of interpretative media to invite visi- itage which contribute much to our econ- tors to engage with and explore the omy, cultural identity and quality of life. meaning and significance of this impor- Cork County Council recognises the tant national monument in East Cork. intrinsic value of our heritage sites and Supported by Fáilte Ireland's Ancient invests in protecting and promoting our East Storytelling and Interpretation cultural and historical assets. The funding scheme, with matched funding from Cork from Fáilte Ireland is a welcome invest- County Council, a total of €252,000 has ment in Youghal and an endorsement of been invested in this project. the quality of this project which will be an economic driver for the East Cork Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Mary Region." Linehan Foley welcomed the addition to the list of attractions in her hometown of Building on the existing guided offering, Youghal, saying, new media and technology has been "St Mary's Collegiate is the largest and used to enhance the visitor experience, most important medieval building in the with a new self-guided, multi-lingual sys- town; and one of the largest churches in tem. Interactive touchscreens allow visi- the country. It has international signifi- tors to explore the past, with fascinating cance and since the early 13th century, insights into what the church looked like it's been at the heart of the town here. in different periods since Early Christian The new approach to interpretation of the times. Animated illustrations show the site will propel St Mary's to become a exterior changes to the church over the really iconic visitor experience within centuries and video footage of the exca- Ireland's Ancient East and bodes well for vations and discoveries unearthed during an economic boost for the region." the Church's archaeological dig of 2014 are on display. Mary Houlihan, Manager Ireland's The audio-tour is part theatre, part tour Ancient East highlighted how,"Ireland's bringing visitors on a remarkable journey Ancient East is home to some of the through time in the company of the fic- Europe's most remarkable built heritage tional Roe family, sharing in their emo- including tombs older than the pyramids, tional reunion and their conversations historic castles, ruined abbeys and cultur- about the history of the church and their al sites like St. Mary's Collegiate Church own family memories. in Youghal. After an incredibly challenging year for tourism, the new interpretive A visitor experience not to be missed, St "Voices of St. Mary's Collegiate Church", Mary's Collegiate Church is open 7 days supported through Ireland's Ancient East per week, 10am - 4.30pm. See Storytelling and Interpretation Scheme, www.stmaryscollegiateyoughal.ie will enhance the tourism appeal of or telephone 024-25386. Youghal, and its surrounds, by offering visitors a unique and immersive experi- Guided tours currently unavailable as per ence that will attract visitors for many Government Guidelines.

Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Mayor Of The County Of Cork, pictured at the opening of the new interactive Voices of St Mary’s visitor experience at St Marys’ Collegiate Church in Youghal. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 A New President and a New Year begins for Youghal Rotary Club Youghal Rotary Club has a new president for the 2021-2022 year and we look ahead with renewed plans and excite- ment. What a year the last year has been for all clubs but under the guidance of outgoing Youghal Rotary Members attend the presidential handover in Green Park. president Kieran O'Connor, somehow Youghal Rotary Club continued to oper- ate, meet (online of course) and have a very productive year during the 2020- Youghalman marks 2021 year. 23rd Anniversary of Youghal Rotary Club is part of Rotary International. Ireland is a district under President David Kelly his participation in the that umbrella and Ireland is not divided in the theme of the Conference which was Rotary, we are one island, one district. "Caring for our planet, our community and Peace Process Rotary International is a charitable organ- ourselves". In excess of a thousand peo- isation that exists in almost every country ple registered not alone from Ireland but Jay Flavin was a Candidate in the 1997 (UDP) and Jay Flavin. in the world. A local club like ours take countries such as the USA, Australia, General Election with the Progressive The Theme of the Program was A New part in International projects that are England, Mexico and China. The confer- Democrats and was Mary Harney's Political Architecture, with a focus on funded by Rotary International like "The ence opened with a historical tour of Nominee to the JFK School of building bridges between individuals and Mercy Ship". A ship kitted out as a float- Youghal showcasing our historic building Government in Harvard University, communities. ing hospital mainly around Africa and per- and history with beautiful drone photogra- Boston, as part of the Peace Process It was a real privilege for Jay to play a forming operations such as cleft pallet phy and images by McFly media, the from 19th to 24th July 1998. small part in the Peace Process, but the surgeries and cataract operations to men- showcase section had a wonderful pres- The representatives included Austin people who played the biggest part in the tion just two. Rotary also have water proj- entation given by Aileen Murray of the Currie (F.G), Sean Doherty (F.F), Liz Peace Process are the people who voted ects in many countries bringing fresh Youghal Socio Economic Development McManus (Lab), Edwin Poots (DUP), in the Good Friday Agreement water to villages where having clean group highlighting what has been David Irvine (PUP), Gary McMichael Referendum. water to drink saves lives. Lots of details achieved locally in terms of achievements about Rotary projects can be found on in developing the town and its amenities the internet by checking rotary.org. At a over the last few years and what is ahead more local level we can be more "hands such as The Greenway, Ironman, on" and in pre-pandemic times we ran Heritage centre and viewing platform at Young Musician, Young Photographer The Lighthouse etc. and Young Writer along with a host of other programmes such as Youth The students and staff of Bun Scoil Leadership (an Interview experience for Mhuire also took part in the conference students where feedback is given) We and got behind the "looking after our- have recycled Bicycles for schools in selves" part of the theme by producing a Africa, thousands of pairs of spectacles video about mental health and looking for third world countries and we have con- after each other. Many of the school's tributed a large amount of money over the videos can be viewed on YOUTUBE by years to local charities like Meals on searching Bun Scoil Mhuire Youghal. Wheels, St. Vincent de Paul, Singing for It was a year Youghal Rotary Club won't the Brain and the Youth Café. We were forget. A year where in spite of the pan- perhaps the first club locally to have a demic we stuck together, we met online Remembrance Tree which many people bi-weekly, we kept projects going and we supported each year whilst remembering organised a national conference. their loved ones. But! A new year begins under our new president for this year David Kelly. David However, Youghal Rotary Club was hon- was in fact our first President when we oured this past year that a member of the were formed back in 2003 and has great club was elected to be the District plans for the year ahead. Normally we Governor of all the clubs in Ireland. A would have the presidential handover at challenge in any year let alone in a year out usual meeting venue The Red Store where a pandemic is going on, travel is but this year the chain was handed over restricted, meetings are banned, events in Green Park. are cancelled and everything became a struggle. It took a lot of re-thinking and Outgoing District Governor Conny effort to make things work but Rotary did Ovesen thanked everyone for the support it and Conny Ovesen of Youghal Rotary and work that went into making the year a Club especially did. Rotary Ireland holds success for her at national level. Dympna Collins celebrating her 91st birthday with daughters Maura, Sheila, a District Governors conference each Outgoing president Kieran thanked Noreen, Caith and Siobhan year and it is held at a venue around the everyone for joining him online at meet- country decided on by the District ings and for their contribution and support Governor. This year it fell upon the in making the year work in spite of the dif- Youghal club to host it and organise it but ficulties. Incoming president David of course it was first re-scheduled due to thanked all the members for their good East Cork News & Advertiser Covid 19 then it was in doubt and then wishes for his year ahead and for those there was just one option available to who are willing to sit on the different com- us…Irelands conference was to become mittees going forward so the we can Upcoming Publication Dates the FIRST VIRTUAL ROTARY IRELAND make things work by working in smaller CONFERENCE. What a success it was. groups. He knows this year will also be a July 29th, Aug 12th, Aug 26th For the first time it was open to non challenge but one he has the support of Rotarians and it was all free. Guest all the members in making it a success in email:[email protected] speakers from Ireland and as far away as reaching our goals. Australia spoke on many topics related to email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 Midleton Arts Festival is going ahead JULY 16, 17 and 18, 2021 THEME: "THE FLOW OF THE WILD."

This year the theme is “The Flow of the filmmakers. Shorts, dance films, anima- Wild”. The focus is on Art in the environ- tions, plus a look back at previous MAF ment. We aim encourage the community events. to remember and rekindle our wildness and wilderness. MIDLETON LIBRARY hosts beautiful environmental artworks by Ann Lambe There are many artists in Midleton. and Colette Mulholland and an exhibition Issues surrounding our natural environ- by students of East Cork Music Project. ! ment are very important to us and we are CDYS presents and art exhibition by using our art to bring awareness of these Youth Climate Warriors. issues to the local community. The focus is on outdoor, family friendly events. We Enjoy a family friendly art tour of Midleton have designed the events that can go by bicycle. “The official transport of MAF”! ahead whether there are restrictions or Celebrate WORLD LISTENING DAY by a not. (Check MAF website for any number walk along the river with "RIVERUN" by restrictions or cancellations). renowned sound artist Danny MacCarthy, find peace with meditation, a drumming The festival opens in My Place at 7pm circle indoors or outside at the Baby Friday night with a Fine Art Exhibition. Walk, Sound Healing or BEACH YOGA & "Variables", curated by Midleton artists SOUNDBATH with Shama from Heart Danny McCarthy and Roslin Treacy. It Space Yoga & Therapies, or join the features the work of three professional Abhainn Alainn Project to walk along the local artists; Belinda Walsh, Tom Walsh, river and explore a range of creative and John McHarg, who will also host activities related to environmental issues. workshops with Two Rivers Art Project by Get a treasure map to take THE TREA- SECAD. SURE HUNT “Treasure of Corann” creat- ed by the playwright and actor Alice On Saturday "Climate Aware Midleton" Barry. will have a stall in Saturday's farmers market which will feature decorations that On Sunday 12 -5 the first MIDLETON show the beauty of the wild around us. ART MARKET takes place at Fair Green, Some lucky customers will find hidden Midleton Farmers Market. You can look at tokens dispersed throughout stalls. Win a and buy paintings, art, and crafts from potted hazel tree to enhance your gar- local artists while enjoying live music den. along with local artists Ilse De Ziah, Walk along the main street listening to the Caroline Sweeney and all the team of busking competition, or take part in wild Midleton Arts Festival. themed workshops and walks. A big thank you to Cork County Council Try "THE ART OF FOREST BATHING" Arts Office for their continued and much with Sarah Hourigan of Nature Therapy appreciated funding and support. Ireland. WHAT: MIDLETON ARTS FESTIVAL Take part in the Two Rivers Art project "THE FLOW OF THE WILD"! with artist John McHarg and SECAD. WHEN: JULY 16, 17, 18. ! Carve your wish for your community onto WHERE: MIDLETON CO. CORK IRE- a dish and then gift it to a stranger in LAND! WISH DISH workshop Susan Herlihy of TIMES, MORE INFO AND CONTACT Craftyhands, try FELTING with Woolly DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE Crafts or be a part of Wayne midletonartsfestival.com McSweeneys heart fir art project. Our posters which will be hanging in town MY PLACE hosts a series of short films were made by children in 4th class presented by Kara Sweeney from local Educate Together National School. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING JULY 2021 By Christy Parker time. Mr Clarke said the roads authority He continued that the public lighting there required only "ten minutes" to repair, he doesn't install trails and such a project and on Barrack Hill had been reviewed by insisted. Mr Clarke agreed to investigate. The meeting, conducted online through would need to be "community led and the council's public lighting section and Microsoft Teams (MT), was attended by community maintained". In response to a the Raheen Crescent area was now ear- Cllr McCarthy -three motions that had Cork County Council municipal district suggestion from Cllr Liam Quaide, he marked for an LED upgrade. been submitted by Cllr McCarthy were officers Joe McCarthy, Helen Mulcahy & believed SECAD may have providing 'moved'' but not discussed as the Geraldine O'Connell, senior executive funding for trails previously but it was not Regarding the "broader issue" of extend- councillor was not in attendance due engineer for roads Dave Clarke and Cllrs something with which he was au fait. ing the footpath from the bottom of to a family bereavement. The motions Mary-Linehan Foley (Ind), Danielle Barrack Hill, past the town walls and on to were: Twomey (SF), Michael Hegarty (FG), Cllr. Twomey Sarsfield Terrace, he said funding was not i) "That Council take measures to address Liam Quaide (Green Party) and Ann "Can the engineer investigate the currently available. He saw such work as the increase in traffic (motor, pedal and Marie Ahern (FF). Shanagarry/Ardnahinch beach car "challenging", given the green area was otherwise) on the road around East Ferry. park, with the intent to expand the car sited in front of the town walls, with asso- To be included in the speed limit review There were a few short reports aired prior parking provisions available. Repairs ciated interface considerations, etc. He as well as other traffic calming measures to the Notices of Motion and see else- needed to the boundary fence and pot- was keen to explore the possibility of her- to be investigated": where in this issue for details. hole repair and car parking space lin- itage funding being available for the proj- ii) "That council provide seating at the ing. Also the addition of anti litter sig- ect though. Bailick Walkway car part along the grass Notices of Motion: nage, and camping prohibited sig- verge inside the boundary fence. The Cllr. Twomey nage": Cllr Twomey said she understood Cllr. Linehan Foley walkway has seen huge increase in user "Can the Dr O'Sullivan's Terrace, that a protected area, which she believed "Asking that Sruthain Na Sali and numbers since the upgrade last year and Upper be included in the next was private land, next to the car park, had Oakhill receive €300 for Residents the car park has become a meeting spot roads programme for resurfacing"?: become a hub for camping, which she Association Grants from funds avail- for those doing socially distanced walks Cllr Twomey said repairs had been done opposed. able for grass cutting as they apply and social activities": in the area some years ago but the situa- every year but were late this year due iii) "That council review the Ballinacurra tion was now bad again, with even pot- The councillor said the residents were to Covid": The councillor elaborated that area to identify a potential green space hole repairs an insufficient remedy. It was keen for the council to remove part of a the residents in Srutháin na Salí had, as for children to play and within that space, a small estate but had a lot of elderly res- green area by way of extending car park- always, submitted the annual application also to consider it for playground fund- idents and was the main access route to ing facilities at the beach. This was need- for funding online but for some unknown ing": a preschool and a creche, she added. ed because visitors parking back along reason it had not been received at the the narrow road was compelling people to other end. They had retained a copy of Cllr Liam Quaide Mr Clarke said the road had recently been walk on the middle of the road and also what was sent. "That the East Cork Municipal District re-inspected and was "on the candidate's causing congestion. would apply for sustainable transport list" for road resurfacing. Locals in Oakhill had applied a tad late, it funding to extend the footpath Cllr Hegarty, in support, further suggested appeared and the grass was now "up to between village and Cllr. Twomey that there be some enhanced connectivi- their waists", though thankfully she Castlemartyr GAA pitch onto "Can issues with the L96322-2 be ty between Ardnahinch beach and reported none as being missing. In both Ladysbridge. The provision of a con- addressed including: Ballinamona. There was a rudimentary cases, locals also volunteered financial tinuous segregated path between the 1 The Addition of speed limit signage walkway there but on arrival at a sluice, contributions towards estate mainte- villages would bring significant health, 2 Lack of footpath to the beach "some sort of bridging" was required, he nance. There was unanimous support for quality of life and tourism benefits for Carpark said. the requests. the local area. A segregated path of 3 Can the speed limit of this road be sufficient width for cyclists as well as included in the speed limit review with Mr Clarke felt it wasn't really a roads Ms Mulcahy, once assured that both pedestrians would involve still further a recommendation of a reduction to department matter. Mr. McCarthy noted estates had resident associations and benefits": Also: That the East Cork 30km the issues raised but explained that the could produce subsequent receipts for Municipal District would support the 4 Addition of road markings and lin- municipal authority was "not provided petrol, contractor, etc., approved the Ladysbridge community to develop a ing": The councillor explained there was with sufficient budget" to undertake much application. playground in the village": Cllr Quaide no signage to indicate the speed limit on of what was being sought. However it spoke simultaneously of two motions, the route from the beach car park and would do whatever it could when an Cllr. Hegarty explaining that they derived from corre- residents were fearful of speeding vehi- opportunity arose and as funding became "That the L78410 serving Ballyhoncok spondence from a lady in the Ladysbridge cles. Meanwhile the footpath only went available. Lake and residents be repaired imme- area who had also submitted her con- "half way down the road" and residents diately": Cllr Hegarty said it was a "very cerns to the draft county development would appreciate even a "stone compact- Cllr Linehan Foley popular" lake with fishing enthusiasts but plan. He told how she described ed path or trail" to extend it. The council- "Asking ECMD to look at resurfacing back on dry land the road surface had Ladysbridge as a rapidly growing village, lor would like the speed limit included in of Sarsfield Terrace as it hasn't been "almost disappeared". Repairs and an with plans recently approved for approxi- the next review and the road markings resurfaced in years": Cllr Linehan-Foley upgrade was paramount. The engineer, mately 70 more houses across two and lining completed her wish list. described a fairly strange situation where- once hooked, felt the road was ideal for a estates. by the council's road cleaner machine Community Investment Scheme (CIS). The engineer recalled the area being was brushing tar and chippings that had He accepted it needed repairs but this The correspondent and her co-residents reviewed following a Shanagarry delega- been used in pothole filling, onto people's was "unlikely to become a priority" on the believed there was a need for more tion to the council a while back but works doors and fences! "They are a very proud main roads programme. Meanwhile the amenities, including a playground. They that had been planned were then held community and keep their estate in pris- potholes would be filled. (At least until the also argued that the aforementioned back due to Covid-19. These would tine condition", she reminded. The engi- sweeper arrived). footpath would provide greater connectiv- include "repeater speed limit signage". (A neer noted the grievance and said that ity to the Midleton-Youghal greenway. slightly smaller than normal speed limit having failed to make this year's roads Cllr. Hegarty sign that usually appears on its own and programme, the terrace would be "con- "That the Link Road L7629 riddled with Cllr Hegarty supported the points raised, is normally attached to lamp posts, etc.) sidered again for next year". potholes be attended to at and noted that all the councillors had The road could be included in a future Ballyriortha, Midleton": The councillor received similar e-mails from the lady in review but felt 50 kph was "probably Cllr. Linehan Foley explained that the section in question question. He said there had once been a appropriate", as a lower limit would not "Asking for update on footpath for stretched from the Dungourney Road and 'footpath' from Castlemartyr towards suit the nature of the road. Raheen Road and Raheen Crescent it was not possible to drive safely on it. Mr Ladysbridge, though it was "more of a and lighting motion passed a few Clarke took note and advised that it had trail" The council, "in its wisdom", he con- Mr Clarke said he would review the road years ago": The councillor described the already been referred to the district tinued, had removed it and now the path markings and lining, before noting that footpath at Raheen Crescent as "deadly", supervisor for inspection. only reached Castlemarty GAA grounds. €75,000 had been the estimated cost of through a mixture of having "fallen away" providing a new footpath, which would and poor public lighting. She wondered if Cllr.Hegarty Regarding a playground for the village again be considered once funding upgrading the lighting system might "Repairs to road from Mullin's Cross Cllr Hegarty had approached a landown- became available from the National largely resolve the danger. to Upper Garryvoe": Cllr Hegarty said er who was willing to make land available Transport Association. motorists unfamiliar with the area had to facilitate such a facility and the council- Cllr Twomey asked if a costing for a 'trail' Mr Clarke replied that Raheen Crescent's experienced burst tyres and damaged lor offered to assist in any negotiations to type footpath could be acquired mean- footpath would be repaired later this year. wheels. It was "absolutely lethal" and pursue the kind offer. Cllr Twomey, equal- email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT Midleton Credit Union Car MEETING JULY 2021 . . . . continued Draw Winner June 2021 ly supportive, commended Cllr Hegarty explained that the council's policy for driv- on his behind the scenes work in senti- er feedback signs was to provide them on ments echoed by Cllr Ahern. approach roads and following a speed Ms Mulcahy then revealed that the coun- survey, rather than others, such as effec- cil had already received funding to con- tively a cul-de-sac in this instance. He struct a footpath from Castlemartyr to the said a speed limited repeater sign was GAA pitch and it was now at the design preferable. He would review the situation stage. and report back in September.

Meanwhile the engineer proceeded that Cllr. Ahern the council had now tendered a scheme "That this council invite representa- to install a footpath on the river side of the tives of Eirgrid to a meeting to update road, "from the Castlemartyr traffic lights members on their re-vised rerouting of to the entrance to Castlemartyr Resort, at the Eirgrid interconnector": Cllr Ahern least. wanted to question Eirgrid on the revised decision. She said it meant the company In regard to providing a footpath all the had actually changed its entire route, ways to Ladysbridge, he said the county without any meaningful communication council had sought funding from the NTA with neighbouring residents. They had Valerie Condon Collecting Her Car Win in the Midleton Credit Union Car Draw. to conduct a feasibility study but "regret- also been advising landowners, she tably" it had not been forthcoming so far. alleged, that they would be seeking to CPO (compulsory purchase) land if He would refer the motion however to the agreement wasn't reached. She accused senior engineer for traffic and transporta- the company of exuding a "severe tion, whose remit included liaising with amount of miscommunication" and "mis- the NTA on various funding submissions representing it (the project) as communi- etc. "There seems to be a strong case for ty based and community led". With the linking the villages from a walking point of company's application imminent she view and potentially cycling", he conclud- wanted them back to meet the councillors ed, though he observed also that a sec- forthwith. Cllr Twomey echoed her senti- West Community tion of road close to Ladysbridge did not ments. As did Cllr Linehan-Foley easily or economically allow for a footpath fighting back against Litter within current boundary walls. Cllr Ahern With the support of Waterford City and It's been proven that litter attracts litter "That an updated report be provided County Council, Clashmore and and we hope by keeping our roads clean Cllr. Quaide for a new graveyard for the Midleton Kinsalebeg Community Council are set- that drivers will stop and think before toss- "That a traffic management measure area": Mr McCarthy said he could only ting up a scheme to try and reduce the ing out rubbish. " such as a mini-roundabout would be echo previous responses to the matter, amount of rubbish at the side of our considered for the entrance/exit of as he explained that efforts to identify roads. "Roadside litter is a real eyesore which Castleredmond Estate due to the dan- suitable land in the Midleton environs had blights the approach roads to our towns gers encountered by motorists exiting yet succeeded. The council was continu- Over 80 people have signed up to a pilot and village and can be difficult for both the estate throughout the day": Cllr ing to evaluate potential sites that had scheme to collect roadside litter on the local authorities and community groups to Quaide believed the problem was an been identified and meantime should any stretch of road outside their homes. There deal with due to busy roads. During a lit- unintended consequence of the success councillor some across a potentially suit- are similar schemes in other counties but ter pick of a 30 kilometre stretch of road- of the Lakeview roundabout slip road, able site, it would be investigated. this is the first of its kind in Waterford. The way, over 10,000 kilograms of litter was with traffic moving more quickly on the Cllr Ahern asked whether the clergy had Community Council is supplying badges. collected. In those bags were 15,000 Whitegate road. "Its an issue that persists been in any way involved in the search for signs, hi-vis jackets, pickers, gloves and sweet wrappers, 10,000 empty bags of throughout the day", he observed. a permanent resting place and was told bags. crisps, 7,500 plastic bottles and 5,000 dis- Mr Clarke accepted the concerns but they had not. posable coffee cups," commented Ella reassured that "the look and feel" of the Richard Torney, Chairperson of Ryan, Environmental Awareness Officer road in that area would be changing as Correspondence: Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Community with Waterford City and County Council. part of the Ballinacurra to Midleton cycle- E-mail from Maria Power in relation to Council said - " People get really fed up Council staff and Tidy Towns groups do way and would enhance traffic calming Youghal Blue and Green Community with drivers throwing out coffee cups and Trojan work alongside community groups and general safety. The designs were Network. drink cans in our beautiful countryside.We such as this in Clashmore and available on the council's website. knew that many people already picked up Kinsalebeg; they carry out regular Ms Mulcahy revealed that the said net- stuff on their daily walks but it has been cleanups of our roadsides. It's time to Cllr. Ahern work was seeking to make a presentation really great to see the response from the tackle the source of this litter issue now." "That the council look at installing to the councillors at September's meeting local community. driver feedback signs at Ardnahinch, in regard to its work, etc.. This was Shanagarry, Co. Cork": The engineer agreed. EAST CORK GETS OVER €400,00 IN NEW 'CLIMATE ADAPTATION' FUNDING SCHEME By Christy Parker The scheme isn't entirely new, he explained, as it had funded a few projects Senior executive engineer for roads Dave also in 2020. It was reintroduced and Clarke announced details of "a new area enhanced after the Department of of funding" for the east Cork municipal Transport acknowledged calls for further district at July's monthly meeting, con- funding by allocating €15m nationally. ducted via Microsoft Teams virtual tech- nology. East Cork had "done well" out of it, he said, adding that the purpose of the fund- Under 'Climate Adaptation & Resilience ing was to "look at interventions and Works', the engineer revealed a list of 15 works" to make the district more resilient drainage projects (Ten for Youghal and in the vent of extreme weather events. five for Midleton), at a combined cost of €429,000. Some of the local volunteers email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 East Cork Athletics Pictures from the East Cork Track adn Field Athletics Championships Under 9, 10, and 11 held in Youghal recently

Youghal Golf Club Ladies Results - Perks Funfair spon- Tricia Treacy, 3rd Prize - Ann Rochford sored competition and 4th Prize to Una Cotter. 1. Winner - Loretta Morrison, 2nd Prize -

The Winner of the Perks Funfair Competition Loretto Morrison pictured receiving her prize from the Lady Captain Vina O’Leary. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 Aghada Club Carrigtwohill United Aghada Minor Camogie Decider Junior League Games. 11th June 2021 10th July 2021 Aghada Minor Camogie team travelled to This year Aghada Camogie entered two Under-14 Cup at Mallow Under-13 Local Cup at Ballyadam Coachford on Wednesday evening to teams in the Junior B and 13 a side Mallow Town - 3 Carrigtwohill United - 1 Carrigtwohill United - 2 Blarney United - 1 compete in the 2020 Minor A league competition. To date we have Championship Semi Final V played Nemo Rangers, Bishopstown, 11th June 2021 7th July 2021 Aghabullogue. This fixture was post- Cobh, Tracton, Dungourney and we will Under-15 League at Ballyadam Under-14 Local Cup at Ballyadam poned due to COVID in September and play Erins Own, Grenagh, Ballincollig, Carrigtwohill United - 1 Everton - 3 Carrigtwohill United - 8 Kinsale A - 1 with so many of the panel sitting their Brides Rovers, Millstreet and St, Colums leaving Cert. it was held on the 7th of in the coming weeks. As they say "You July. This was a huge achievement for the Win Some & You Lose Some" but great club to be playing at the highest grade in preparation for the championship which the 9 years of the foundation of Club, but will kick off in August. Due to injury, work this is due to many coaches down commitment, dual players and holiday through the years developing the skills season we know it is going to take a huge and the girls fully committed to their sport. effort from ALL PLAYERS to be available At the interval there is only a two point at all times, but we will enjoy the journey margin, buy having lost Ali Smith to injury of being involved in team sport. in the first ten minutes of the game and MNA Programme also having to substitute Aine Mc Grath On Sunday last, Aghada Camogie Club was a huge ask to keep the pressure on held the final MNA Coaching Sessions for for full game. The girls were gallant in Mothers who never played camogie and defeat as they NEVER GAVE UP until the availed of four weeks of drills and skills final whistle. introduced by Ursula Day. Each Sunday U14 V Kinsale TEAM: Kyra Owers, Mai Collins, Clodagh morning a group gathered in the Forrest Twomey, Maeve Mc Grath, Mary Leahy, Field and really enjoyed learning the Ella Lewis, Clodagh Walsh, Katie Terry, basic skills and having a laugh. On the Corkbeg AFC Eimear Cronin, Ali Smith, Abigail Ring, Final day the Mothers got the opportunity Rachel Leahy, Aine Mg Grath Claire to play a game V their daughters. Each U-12 Cup - Corkbeg 2 St Marys 2 (St weeks. Some have finished already. Boylan Isabel Barry, Aine Wallace Roisin child was presented with a luminous slio- Marys win on penalties) August will be a chance to recharge the Keane and Aoife Healy. thar and encouraged to train with their Following a big 8-1 win on Friday night batteries for everybody, as May, June and We wish Ali a speedy recovery and hope mums night and day to create a bond of a against Blarney, Corkbeg U-12s (Div 4) July have been and continue to be quite she'll be back to the field of play soon new venture rolled out by The National played a much higher ranked St Mary's intense for both coaches and players. after surgery. Thanks to Donie, Cyril, Camogie Board. It is hoped that these team (Div 1) in the last 16 of the local cup And then, the 2021-2022 season will Micky, (Mentors) Marie - Mary (First parents will go on to complete a founda- in Corkbeg on Sunday morning. St Marys begin in September. The Corkbeg Girls Aid/Covid Personnel) and Vera (Co- tion course and help with teams in the got two early goals, but Shay Forde Academy will make its maiden voyage in Ordinator). future. Thanks also to Kim for co-ordinat- grabbed a quick double for Corkbeg to tandem with the beginning of the Cork Camogie Involvement ing this weekly successful event. make it 2-2. After extra time, the game Underage Boys Academy at the begin- Congratulations to Ali Smith who put in a was deadlocked at 2-2 so it went to ning of September, with the exact dates great performance with Cork Intermediate We would like to thank Aghada GAA Club penalties. Unfortunately someone has to and times to be finalised yet. We will be Team V Tipperary in Munster for the continued support and the use of bow out; we missed and St Marys running girls academy teams under the Championship final, and also to Aoife such magnificent facilities. We would ask advanced to the semi final. Corkbeg: following age groups: U-8 (born 2016, Healy playing a huge part with Cork Minor ALL our supporters to visit Club Shop on Kaylan Cunningham ,Aidan Johnson, 2015, 2014), U-10 (born 2013, 2012), U- Team V Waterford. Tuesday and Friday Evenings for that Robbie Oozthuizan, Aaron Colbert, Conor 12 (born 2011, 2010), U-14 (born We also have Abigail and Rachel on the important GIFT and also to purchase a Padden, Jack Cahill , Hugh O Lionsigh, 2009,2008) We need volunteers and Cork Minor Ladies Football Squad. Weekly Aghada GAA Club Lotto. Shay Forde, Jake Morrissey, Conán O potential coaches for all those age Leary , Tim O Driscoll. groups. NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. Corkbeg Girls Academy: As before, we need to stress that female Thanks to everybody who turned out for volunteers are very important for female our Girls Training Session on Sunday teams to function going forward, You can morning in Corkbeg. still register your interest in playing or All schoolboys teams and all underage helping out by contacting us on Facebook academy teams will finish up the extend- or by contacting Brian Murphy at ed 2020-2021 season in the next few 0879345962.

Aghada Camogie Minor A Team who lost to Aghabullogue on Wednesday Evening in the 2020 Semi Final of Minor Championship.

Corkbeg U7 v Riverstown

Another piece of history for Aghada Camogie Club in their 10th Anniversary Year, when the FOUR Mc Grath are eligible to Play with our Junior B team for the 2021 Season - Happy 21st to Aileen as she celebrated her birthday during the week. Corkbeg U-12 v St Marys email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 Cork are All-Ireland Under-20 Champions

Shane O Regan Tommy O Connell and Sam Quirke Photo Denis O’Flynn

Carey Joyce with his family. Photo Denis O’Flynn

Tommy O Connell with his Dad Willie and Brian Hayes Photo Denis O’Flynn Sam Quirke Midleton with Shane Fergal Condon and Brendan O’Regan Watergrasshill Coleman Cork Under 20 selectors Photo Denis O’Flynn Photo Denis O’Flynn

The Joyce family Castlemartyr celebrate with Carey following Cork All Ireland Eoin Davis St Catherines with his family Photo Denis O’Flynn Under 20 win Photo Denis O’Flynn

Cork Under 20 All Ireland Hurling Champions Photo Denis O Flynn email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 GAA Inch Rovers Club KILLEAGH GAA GOLF CLASSIC SEP- U12s On Monday June 28th, Inch juniors trav- TEMBER 1st - 4th 2021 JUVENILE FIXTURES: On Monday June 28th, our Rovers U12 elled to Aghada to play their 2nd game. The 25th Annual Killeagh GAA Golf Rebel Óg East Fé18 Football League team entertained Rockbán in the 3rd Aghada fielding a junior team this year for Classic takes place at West Waterford Division 1; round of their group A league campaign. first time. Inch started with more promise Golf Club from Wednesday Sept 1st to St. Colmcilles vs Killeagh in Whitescross On a lovely evening for football, our girls & after a few raids at goal early on Inch Saturday Sept 4th. It was moved from our on Wednesday July 14th at 8pm started in lively fashion getting some notched goals to settle nerves & experi- usual July slot for the second year run- Killeagh vs Glenville in Killeagh on early scores to settle them and in a very ence of last year's campaign standing to ning due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ray Wednesday July 28th at 7pm good team performance they kept the them against an honest & hardworking Rochford will be at the helm for the 25th Rebel Óg East Fé18 Hurling League scoreboard ticking over and finished out Aghada side. Inch winning by a score line year running and he holds the timesheet Division 1; deserved winners in good display of of 3:11 to 3:09. We welcomed back some for the four-day classic. It is a three-per- Watergrasshill vs Killeagh in attacking football. of our leaving certificate students & son team event in a Champagne Watergrasshill on Wednesday July 21st U14s injured players which was great to see. Scramble format. For more information, at 7pm Our winning designer of the club jersey On Monday July 5th our Juniors hosted a please call Ray on 087-2330054. Rebel Óg East Fé17 Division 2 Football competition of white jerseys Hannah League game versus Fermoy. Fast Championship Round Robin; Casey our u11 player who was presented paced game from the off with Fermoy LOTTO UPDATE: Lisgoold 1-2 Killeagh 10-12 with her own personal jersey by our Club gaining an early lead. It was a very phys- ARE YOU THE NEXT WINNER OF THE Rebel Óg East Fé17 Division 1 Hurling Chair, Sheila Dennehy to keep. Our u14s ical and intense match, both sides giving KILLEAGH GAA LOTTO... Championship Round Robin; were then out on July 2nd in a league it all. Fermoy were the winners on the The latest Lotto club draw was worth R1; Cobh 2-11 Killeagh 2-23 match versus Rockban in the new set of night with a score line of 3:11 to Inch's €8,800 and took place on Tuesday July R2; Killeagh 5-12 Watergrasshill 2-6 jerseys. The girls put up a score of 4.06 0:07. 6th. The numbers drawn on the night R3; Fr O'Neills vs Killeagh TBC in August but unfortunately it wasn't enough as Our Seniors were 14, 26, 31 & 35. There was no win- Rebel Óg Coiste Fé15 Premier 2 Hurling Rockban ran out winners in the end. This Inch travelled to play Bride Rovers with a ner of this week's draw. The €30 Lucky Championship Section 2 was a good tough game for the girls mixed team for the senior league on Dip winners drawn were Hugh O'Neill & Killeagh 6-12 Carrigtwohill 6-19 against the team that won the u 12 com- Sunday, July 4th. Bride Rovers were Gerard O'Brien while the €30 voucher for Youghal vs Killeagh in Copperalley on petition two years ago. missing a substantial amount of players Killeagh Pharmacy was won by Tom Kelly Saturday 24th July at 1pm Huge thank you to GE Healthcare and due county dual & injuries. Inch dominat- & the €30 voucher for Joes Farm Crisps Charleville vs Killeagh in Charleville on Colette Barry photography also who is ed the game from start to finish. Defence was won by Shirley Long. This week's Saturday 7th August at 1pm our (u9 & u10s Manager) for their spon- dealt well with attacks & held a clean Jackpot will be monster €9,000!! Rebel Óg Coiste Fé15 Premier 1 Football sorship of the jerseys. Our u 14s played sheet till late on. Inch won well 3-16 to 3 Remember, if you are not in, you cannot Championship Round Robin Section 2 Bride Rovers away on Sunday, July 11th. points. Next up the Seniors play Fermoy win!! Killeagh vs St Finbarrs in Killeagh on Match report in the next edition. on Sunday 18th @11:00 am in Killeagh. Our Lotto Tickets are also available local- Saturday 17th July at 1pm U16s Match report in the next edition. Please ly in O'Neill's Londis (near the front door), Douglas vs Killeagh in Douglas on Our under 16 girls had their second out- check out our Facebook page for team Ahern's Centra (near the Deli), Burgess Thursday 29th July at 7pm ing in the league on Monday July 5th photos for all of our games. Service Station (near the back door), Bishopstown vs Killeagh in Killeagh on when we hosted a lively Midleton team. Wear Your Team Colours - Club Face Fitzgibbon's Garage, Vibez Salon & Tom Saturday 14th August at 1pm Midleton settled early and got a few early Masks and Snoods Now For Sale Kelly's Butchers, Killeagh. Please KILLEAGH GAA GOLF SOCIETY: scores before we got into the game, we Club snoods and facemasks are now Support Local Businesses as much as The 3rd round of the Killeagh GAA Golf worked hard defensively and when we available to buy online. Available at possible! Society Golfer of the Year competition did attack we posed a real treat however https://inchrovers.secure- Or enter the draw online, you can buy took place at East Cork Golf Club in we found it hard to get the ball into our decoration.com/ tickets up to 8:15pm on Tuesday evening Midleton on Sunday last and the results forwards in the first half. Our girls came 2021 LGFA National Volunteer of the at https://bit.ly/Killeagh! Remember, no are as follows; out fighting in the second half and worked Year Awards queues, no delays, the Killeagh GAA 1st Adrian Budds 37 b9, 2nd Tim Crotty some brilliantly taken scores and while The Ladies Association Online Lotto is always a great and easy 37 b9, 3rd John P Murphy 37. Best Gross we outscored Midleton in the second half recently announced details of the 2021 way to Play!! Remember, Money Spent Conor Cronin, 5th Bernard Rochford 35, we couldn't overcome the early lead they LGFA Volunteer of the Year awards, in Local Stays Local! 6th Padraig McGrath 34 b9, 7th Brian had built up. While we were missing a few association with currentaccount.ie. The FIXTURES/RESULTS: Barry 34, 8th Kevin O'Driscoll 33 b9, 9th regulars through injury and holidays it Overall Volunteer of the Year will receive Cork's RedFM Division 2A Hurling Mattie Treacy 33 b9, 10th Ray Rochford was great to see some of the younger the Lulu Carroll award, named after the League Cup; 33 b9, 11th Ml Murphy 33, 12th John girls coming on board. So while the girls late Lulu Carroll, who was a 2001 All- Ballymartle 1-18 Killeagh 0-17 Keniry 32. Best Visitor Conor Murphy 36 were disappointed with the result their Ireland senior medallist with Laois. You Killeagh 2-16 Kanturk 0-16 Our thanks to Tim Crotty who sponsored coaches and supporters appreciated the can cast your vote here for a large cate- Michael O'Connor Motor Factors East the outing on Sunday, which the Society effort and work rate they put in during the gory of club volunteer roles - Cork Junior A Football Championship appreciates very much! Our next outing, game. https://ladiesgaelic.ie/the-lgfa/national- Group 1; round 4 of the Golfer of the Year compe- Our Juniors volunteer-awards/ Glenbower Rovers 0-7 Castlelyons 0-5 tition is to Cobh Golf Club on Thursday Glenbower Rovers vs Castlemartyr week- 29th July times from 1:50pm and the end of July 17/18th TBC Timesheet is now open with Ray Castlemartyr Ladies Golf Club East Cork Junior Hurling League Cup Rochford on 0872330054. Group 2; Our next Tuesday outing is to Lismore on Results of Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Div 3 Margaret O' Driscoll(41) 84 net Killeagh 4-17 Carraig na bhFear 2-25 Tuesday July 27th. Text Ray if you are Competition 27th & 28th June 2021 Results of Ladies 9Hole Stableford St. Itas vs Killeagh in Páirc Uí Chinnéide interested in going along. 1st. Eithne Murphy(30) 40pts; 2nd Kay Competition 5th July 2021; 1st Teresa on Monday July 12th at 8pm If you are interested in joining the Killeagh McNamara(37) 38pts. Div 1 Ann Marie Mc Cabe(14) 19pts, 2nd Catherine East Cork Junior Hurling League Cup GAA Golf Society for their variety of trips Ahern(19) 30pts. Div 2 Fidelma Hayes(10) 18pts (from Cait White B6), Group 5; away & outings for 2021 or 2022, give O’Connell(23 34 pts. Div 3 Frances 3rd Cait White(12) 18 pts Killeagh 2-17 Midleton 2-7 Ray Rochford a call or a text on 087- Millerick(34) 38pts (from Belinda Kearney Results of the Gents Captains prize to Killeagh 2-17 Erins Own 2-10 2330054. b9) the Ladies, 18 Hole Stableford Results of Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Competition on the 11th July 2021 - Mr. Competition 28th June 2021 Gerry O'Leary - G.O.Y Corkbeg Pitch & Putt 1st Sylvia Phelan(8) 20pts, 2nd Maura 1st Bridget Collins(20) 39 Pts, 2nd Eithne Cashman(20) 19 pts (from Joan Burke Murphy(30) 39 Pts. Best Gross Rose Recent results: All fourball Redmond Walsh 41 1/2. 19pts b6) Keane (16) 20 Gross Pts. Div. 1 Sylvia Wednesday July 7th: Sunday July 11th: Results of the Ladies 18 Hole stroke Phelan (17) 31 Pts, Div 2 Mary 1st Nett: Mick Barrett & Barry O'Neill 43 1st Nett: Adrian McIntyre & Barry O'Neill Competition 4th & 5th July 2021. Arigho(39) 38 Pts, Div 3 Aisling Mc 1/2, 1st Gross: Mick O'Halloran & Noel 41 1/2, 1st Gross: John Ahern & Noel Medal, Munster Cup, Eleanor Tivy, Mahon(41) 36 Pts. Back 9 Bunny Kirby 52, 2nd Nett: Mick O'Brien & Tim Kirby 49, 2nd Nett: Joe Carlile & Noel sponsored by Feehan Electric. 1st Kay O'Connell(36) 17 Pts. Front 9 Cait Horgan 44. Kirby 41 1/2, 3rd Nett: Sean Barry & Noel Mc Namara(37 70 net, 2nd Miriam Mc White(27) 20 Pts Friday July 9th: Walsh. Mahon(28) 72 net. Best Gross Betty 9 Hole Stableford Competition 1st Nett: Terry Dunne & Tom Busteed Fixtures: Competitions on Friday at 7.15 Joyce(13) 92 gross from Rose 1st Joan Burke (19) 19 pts, 2nd Bridie Mc (jnr.) 40, 1st Gross: Mick Barrett & Tim pm, Wednesday at 2.30 pm and Sunday Keane(16)( B9). Div 1 Rose Keane (16) Namara (15) 13 pts Horgan 49, 2nd Nett: Sean Barry & at 10.30 am. 76 net. Div 2 Emer Murphy (23) 76 net. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 Youghal GAA Eochaill Óg Ballincollig 2-16 Under 12 notes Junior Football league Eochaill 0-6, Cobh Youghal second team played Erins Own 0-11. u12B Football Eochaill 9-14, the in Youghal @ 7pm . Final score Youghal Barr's 4-3. u12A Football Eochaill 0-6, 2-3 Erins Own 2-4. Douglas 5-8. u14 Camogie League Eoch Team: 1 Jayden Lenihan 2. Ciaran Hynes 1-1, NaP 7-4. u17 hurl Cship, Eoch 0- 3. Rory Kelly 4. Conor O Sullivan 5. 10,Lisgoold 4-21. u15 Football League Nathan Geary 6. Cian O Connell 7. Rory Eochaill 7-7, Cobh 3-7. u13 Football Walsh 8. Cormac Foley 9. Adam O Leary League Eochaill won. u17 hurling 10. Shane Coffey 11. Ben O Driscoll. 12. Championship Eochaill 2-13, Erins Own Diarmuid Russell 13. Oisin Walsh 14. 1-19. JUnior A football League Eochaill 0- Sam Murray 17, Cloyne 1-05 Youghal played Sarsfields away @ 7:30 Final score Youghal 2/5 Sarsfields 5/7 Club Lotto Results 5th July Team: 1. Marley Walsh 2. Tomas O Brien Lotto Nos 1. 11. 22. 27 No Winner 3. Eoghan Gleeson 4. Darragh Murray 5. Jackpot €9,000. 4x €30Cash Anne Brian Griffin 6. Andy O Sullivan 7. Coleman,Michael Griffin, Dean and Mathew Murray 8. Cian Hogan 9. Ciaran Adam, Sheila O Sullivan. 1 X €40Voucher Hehir 10. Donnacha Coleman 11. Oisin Crowleys Winner John Corcoran Seller K Crowley 12. Joe Cashman 13. Killian Mc Coady. Sellers Prize Chris Mangan. Play Cleverty our club lotto online now or available to Youghal second team played St Finbarrs purchase in local outlets! in Youghal @ 7pm Final Score Youghal 9- 13 St Finbarrs 4-4 Youghal Ladies Gaelic Football Club Team : 1. Oisin Walsh 2. Cathal Horgan 3. Last Weekend saw a great weekend of Diarmuid Russell 4. Cormac Foley 5. Ladies Football in our club, with large Nathan Geary 6. Cian O Connell 7. numbers playing at U10 & U12 we decid- Congratulations to Orla Finn who received the GPA ladies Gaelic footballer of the Jayden Lenihan 8. Carthach O Leary 9. ed to trial inter club combined matches month of June I for her displays in the National League. Orla is a primary school- Oran Coleman 10. Sam Murray 11. Sean with girls from across both these age teacher at Scoil Iosaef Naofa Primary School in Cobh. Lyons 12 . Harry Dineen Gleb Heelan groups participating in a blitz type after- Scores :Sam Murray 3/3 Harry Dineen noon on Saturday July 3rd with some fore 2/4 Jayden Lenihan 1 / 2 Carthach O planning management from both age Cobh Golf Club Leary 1/1 Sean Lyons 1 / 1 Gleb Heelan groups settled on mixed teams of 12 play- 0/1 Oran Coleman 1/1 ers ranging between U9/10/11 and thanks Youghal played Douglas in Douglas @ to some of our under 12's filled in the 8pm . Final score Youghal 0-6 Douglas 5- gaps 8 Each team played 3 rounds of games Team 1. Marley Walsh 2. Eoghan 15mins a side. Referees for the day were Gleeson 3. Tomas O Brien 4. Oisin our young whistlers who recently com- Crowley 5. Brian Griffin 6. Killian Mc pleted their course courtesy of Pobalscoil Cleverty 7. Andy O Sullivan 8. Mathew my trinoide and Cork LGFA Murray 9. Cian Hogan 10. Donnacha A rainy start to the day subsided and over Coleman 11. Darragh Murray 12. Adam O 50 girls participated in a lovely afternoon Leary 13, Ben O Driscoll of games watched by friends and fami- lies. Everyone present was treated to Youghal RNLI Cheque Presentation great fun and big smiling faces these girls Cheque presentation to Youghal RNLI are improving every week and going for- from our 24 hour puck. Thanks to every- ward it is hoped to make it a regular event one for the support we raised a total of as game practice is a valuable tool to €3193.65. coaching . Following on from this Sunday 4th of July Results Round up saw an away game in the East Cork -U12A Hurling League Eochaill 2-5, Sars League for the U12 team 5-7 -u12B Hurling League Eochaill 6-10, The first away game of the year took us to Erin Own 2-4 -u12 Camogie League - Cobh where all spectators were served Killeagh Won up a very competitive hour of football The Cobh ladies who defeated East Cork at the 21st in the Revive cup competi- -U17 FB Championship Eochaill 3-5, against a strong Cobh team with the tion pictured at Cobh Golf club. The competition was also played at East Cork Midleton 1-14. U16 Camogie league Youghal girls playing against the wind for Club Eochaill 5-14, mallow 0-5 the first half it was a low scoring game , Junior Camogie League Eochaill 4-6, with both defenses very busy during the Blarney 0-1 half . Thanks to a slight breeze in the sec- DUNGOURNEY GAA u13 Hurling League Eochaill 1-2 Erins ond half Youghal pulled away to secure a LOTTO Milford on Sunday July 18th at 2 pm. own 3-13 great win and valuable league points. Lotto July 5th 2021. Numbers drawn Junior A Football Championship Red FM hurling league Eochaill 0-12, Youghal 2-5 Cobh 1-2 2,6,13, 26. No winner, Lucky dips, Orla Dungourney vs Cobh on Thursday July Kelleher, Joan Ahern, Frank Hegarty, 22nd ,no venue yet. Paddy and Eileen Cullinane, Michael CLUB MAIN SPONSORS EAST CORK Buckley. Next weeks jackpot 3700 euro. CRANE HIRE AND RIGNEY BROTHERS FIXTURES GARAGE. Intermediate Hurling league vs Milford in East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates July 29th, Aug 12th, Aug 26th email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 SITUATIONS VACANT Cobh & Harbour Chamber Cobh & Harbour Chamber "Support UPCOMING EVENTS Local" Campaign 9th - 11th July From Cruise Liner to Thank you to everyone that has been Disembark and Discover County Cork! involved in the #supportlocal #lovecobh Cobh has massive potential for business campaign that was launched on social and trade from visitors disembarking from media. We have been just blown away by cruise liners. It is hoped that the cruise the response from our local Cobh busi- line industry will be back on our shores in nesses who will be taking part in this March of 2022, so that gives us some weekend's promotions. time to plan and work together to max- Members and non-members have all imise this very unique potential for Cobh come together to make this a really spe- We are delighted to bring you this work- cial time for anyone in Cobh between shop on 15th July, sponsored by the Port Friday 9th and Sunday 11th July. Check of Cork, which will feature Niamh out social media for promotions. McCarthy from Excursions Ireland, Special thanks to Cormac McCoitior - The Seamus Heaney from Visit Cork, Jackie Keen House & Keen on Sport, Colm Coakley from Cobh Tourism and Captain McDonagh - Cobh Gifts & Photography, Michael McCarthy, Cruise Europe. Colin Morehead - AIB Bank Cobh, and DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT if you have Mark Ryan - The Sardinian Guest House, a business in Cobh town and would like to for making this happen. Let's all support be part of the conversation, book your #Cobh for what looks to be a fantastic place now! weekend and a super promotion. Dates for the Diary- Coming Up! Last Chance for Survey! Friday 3rd September - Networking event Attitudes to Home & Remote Working on Spike Island Survey Friday 10th September - Business There is still time to complete our survey Breakfast Meeting with Seamus Fives on Attitudes to Home & Remote Working, from Pfizer. Tickets on sale next week! plus you could be in with a chance to win Community News a trip to Fortress Spike Island, Cork, and Cobh Summer Swing - Every Sunday a shopping spree in The Keen House. from 11th July until the end of August! Once you complete this important survey To find out more visit www.cobhsummer- you will be entered into a draw. (You may swing.com also submit anonymously of course). Cobh & Harbour Chamber, Market TAKE SURVEY - CLOSING DATE 9TH House, Casement Square, Cobh, Cork JULY P24HP29, Ireland, +353 21 481 3612 - [email protected] Claycastle Pitch and Putt Club Club Notes Competition results from club sponsored great to see so many members out play- fourball played on Sunday 27th June. ing in competitions and enjoying playing We would liek to remind Club PROs that Our publication is free to the public and 1st Nett Peter Roche & John Clifford 41.5 pitch & putt. as space is very limited we ask all clubs advertising revenue is very limited so Nett, 2nd Nett John Kenefick & John Ladies mornings continue every to reduce their notes to a maximum of these are the reasons for the restrictions Manning 42 Nett, 3rd Nett Helen Landers Wednesday morning at 10:30am. 600 words and a maximum of two pic- & Michael Sheehan Snr 42.5 Nett The course is still open for green fees at tures. Deadline: The cutoff tiem for all submis- Competition results from Club sponsored a cost of €5 per person, children have to We really do not have room for match sions is 10a.m. on Monday morning. fourball played on Wednesday 30th June be over 8 years of age & any child under reports but we are doing our best to give Email Address: Please email your notes & Friday 2nd July 14yrs old will have to be accompanied by clubs an option to promote their activities. only to [email protected]. 1st Nett Colin Mulcahy & Billy Lane 42 a responsible adult at all times. Nett, 1st Gross Andy Haydon & John (Please note club hire is not available at Kenefick 55 Gross, 2nd Nett Declan the moment). O’Shea & Catherine Lenane 44N (Back If anyone is interested in joining the club, Youghal RNLI called to a capsized 9), 3rd Nett Peter Roche & Michael application forms can be gotten at the Cashel 44N (Back 6). clubhouse or by emailing us kayaker near Knockadoon [email protected] or Youghal RNLI were tasked on Sunday had been in the water to be suffering from Congratulations to all prize winners & find us on Facebook. 11th July by the Maritime Rescue severe hypothermia. The other person did Coordination Centre to reports of a kayak- not require medical assistance. er having capsized and in difficulty in the The lifeboat quickly returned to the RNLI water 300 metres from the shore at station where the Youghal Coast Guard Knockadoon. unit were waiting to take over the care. The Volunteer crew, under the Helm of The casualty was then transferred to Cork Jason Ansboro launched the lifeboat at University Hospital. 3.26 pm in clear and calm sea conditions. Arriving on scene the crew discovered Speaking after the call out Lou Stepney, two kayakers. One of them had capsized Youghal RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press the kayak and had been in the water for Officer said: 'We wish the gentleman from some time, they had just managed to today's call out a speedy and full recov- climb back onto the kayak as the lifeboat ery. In this case, the kayakers were able arrived. to use a mobile phone they had with them to alert the Coast guard on 112/999. They The two people and the kayaks were were also both wearing buoyancy aid's brought safely on board the Atlantic 85 which offered a level of protection when inshore lifeboat. Once on board the crew, he found himself in the water, both these Cystic Fibrosis Street who are trained in casualty care assessed factors led to a successful outcome this both people and found the person who afternoon' Collection - Sat 24th July email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

2nd Anniversary 6thAnniversary With love we remember Mary Terry Cooney Cashman 6 Gallagher's Terrace, Youghal, 6th anniversary occurs on July 8th 2021 Lourdesville, Midleton Who died on 12th July 2019 Remembering you is easy We thought of you today, We do it every day But that is nothing new Missing you is heartache We thought of you yesterday, And days before that too. That never gos away

We think of you in silence, Loved and missed everyday We often speak of your name. Seanie, Sandra, Jason, Andrew, Evan and Seán. All we have are memories And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake 20th Anniversary With which we'll never part. In loving memory of God has you in His arms, We have you in our hearts. There is no night without a dawning; Gertie Fitzgerald No winter without a spring; 16 Dominic Collins Place, Youghal And beyond the dark horizon Who died on July 23rd 2001 Our hearts will once more sing.

Her children Kathleen, Tom & Paudie, her There’s a face we shall always remember, A voice we shall always recall, sister Chris, grandchildren, great grandchildren, And memories to cherish forever, of one so dear to us all. her late brothers William & Michael and Your memories are our keepsake, from which we will never part, daughters in law Deirdre & Breda God has you in his keeping, but we have you in our hearts.

Nan, missing you is a treasure that will last forever. Until we meet again Sadly missed every single day, Always remembered and sadly missed our loving mother, our best friend. by your loving Family.

20th Anniversary 15th Anniversary In Loving Memory Of Donie Creed George Daly Late of 11 Dominic Collins Place Who died on 18th July 2006 Late of Castlemartyr and Bishopstown Who died on 14th July 2001 Time passes, memories stay, May the winds of heaven blow softly We think of you always, Not just today. And whisper so you'll hear We will always love and miss you Will those who think of George today And wish that you were here. A little prayer to Jesus say

Always loved and remembered by your wife Maureen, Always remembered by your loving wife, daughters, sons, grand- daughter Deirdre, sons Bernard and Jamie, Son-in-Law children, great-grandchildren and all your extended family. Denis, grandchildren Shane, Aaron and Michaella. Anniversary Mass on Sunday July 25th at 12 noon in Parish Church email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

Acknowledgment, First Anniversary and Birthday Remembrance First Anniversary Second Anniversary Acknowledgement

Brenda & Liam Walsh Died 22nd Jul 2020 Died 15th July 2019 Lesley Cullinane Godfrey Dunmhuire, Dwyer Rd., Midleton 27/7/65 - 20/7/20

As we lovingly remember Brenda on her first anniversary, we also On the First anniversary of Lesley's sudden passing, her husband remember Liam on his second anniversary. The family would like John, daughters Aisling and Cara and family wish to thank all to thank Anthony & all at Hyde Funeral Directors, Midleton for those who sympathised and supported them over the last year. their kind and gracious help following our family bereavements. Thank you to all who attended the funeral mass, and all who watched the online service and all those who sent mass cards and letters of sympathy. Because of Covid Restrictions during our mother's funeral, many could not join but we very much appreciate all of the mass cards, A special thank you to the First Responders, the Ambulance Crew letters, sympathy cards, condolences & phone calls we received. and the members of the Fire Brigade who attended to Lesley on the We would like to thank our neighbours, extended families & wide night, to the Doctors and all the staff in Cork University Hospital. circle of friends who sympathised with us. We would also like to thank Fr. Bill Bermingham and the priests of Youghal Parish for celebrating Lesley's funeral mass and for your We would like to thank everyone who stood outside the church, at kind words about Lesley at this sad time. the graveyard & to those who helped us over this very sad & diffi- cult time. Also to Colin Bulman and all the staff at Egan's Undertakers for To the night nurses provided by the Irish Cancer Society & to all your kindness, professionalism and help with our sudden loss. Finally, to all of Lesley's wide circle of friends and acquaintances, Home Help who provided Mam with great care, we thank you we thank you all for your messages of support to myself, Aisling dearly. To all at the Bons Secours Hospital & Marymount Hospice, and Cara. thank you for providing our parents with great care. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions we were unable to accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest celebrate Lesley's life in the way she more than deserved and to gratitude. have you all with us at the time, but we know how much she meant to you all. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for your intentions. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Forever in our hearts from your children Rachel, Frances, The Holy Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions. Priscilla, Patrick & Liam and the best Nanny & Grandad to 14 1st Anniversary mass for Lesley will be celebrated at 12pm on grandchildren. Sunday 18th July in St. Mary's Parish Church Youghal.

First Anniversary 3rd Anniversary In loving memory of a special mother In loving memory of a wonderful and grandmother, husband, father and grandfather Gretta Brophy Edmond (Ned) Long on her first anniversary, 10th July 2021. Dermot Hurley Estate, Youghal Who passed away 13th July 2018 A loved one never leaves you They're never far away They watch you from a distance Those we love don't go away, And guide you every day They do become your angel They walk beside us every day, And look down from above Unseen, unheard but always near, A loved one never leaves you Still loved, still missed and very dear Because you always have their love

Always loved and remembered by her children Susan, Frances, Always loved and remembered by your wife Eileen, daughters Lynda and Alex, son-in-law Kevin, daughter-in-law Maxine and Susan and Rachel, sons Alan & Derek, sons-in-law Seamus & her adored grandchildren Davin, Jason, Kate, Sarah, Tadg, Ian, daughters-in-law Una & Jing & grandchildren Jamie, Maggie, Megan, Alex (AJ) and Christopher. Anthony, Kirsty, Ruben, Abi, Ella, Jay, Isaac & Odin. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

4th Anniversary ANNIVERSARY REMEMBERANCE cherished memories of our parents Edmond “Eamon” Tobin

Died 13th July 2017

The sudden way we lost you brought grief beyond compare, No last goodbye, no warning, life is so unfair, The heartache and sadness might not always show, People say it lessens, how little do they know, Some may have forgotten you now that you have gone But we, your family, will never forget No matter for how long Connie Roche Maggie Esther died 10th Sept 1976 From his loving wife Terri, son Edmond, daughters Maria, Roche Sharon, Sonya, Veronica and Emma and his grandchildren died July 16th 1994

late of 74 Sarsfield Terrace, Youghal 5th Anniversary Martin Kenneally also remembering their nephew Teddy Roche Churchtown South and Cloyne whose anniversary occurs around this time.

“Will those who think of them today A little prayer to Jesus say”

Fondly remembered by all their family, grandchildren and great grandchildren In loving memory of Martin whose fifth anniversary in Youghal, Cork and Canada occurs on July 16th,

Sadly missed by his mother Eilish, Anniversary Mass children Elsa, Martin and Russell, family and friends Monday 19th July Holy Family Church 10.00am May you find comfort in the arms of an angel

Third Anniversary 10th Anniversary Donie In Loving Memory of Edward (Teddy) Roche Coleman whose died 25th July 2011 In loving memory of Donie, Shanavagoon, Ladysbridge, Co. Cork, We think about you often whose 3rd anniversary occurs on July 17th. We talk about you still Your actions were always kind, You haven’t been forgotten A generous hand and an active mind, By us you never will Anxious to please and loathe to offend, Our memory will last forever. Loving brother and faithful friend, ` We all miss you very much Sadly missed by your wife Mary, your daughters Lovingly remembered by family and friends. Sarah and Karen and your son William and their

ANNIVERSARY MASS WILL TAKE PLACE IN LADYSBRIDGE CHURCH families, and by your grandchildren Ciara, Conor, ON SUNDAY, JULY 18TH AT 10AM. Colm, Jamie and Cathal email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

Acknowledgment and First Anniversary In Loving Memory of Micháel O’Neill Late of Muckridge, Youghal whose 12th Anniversary occurs July 23rd

God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change.... Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference. Michael McGrath died 16th June 2020 Always loved and remembered On Michael's first anniversary we would like to acknowledge and express our heartfelt thanks to those who supported and sympathised with us. I would like to thank Michael Cunningham, Michael's best by his wife Pat and family. friend and his wife Mary. Anniversary Mass will be held in the I would like to thank most sincerely Fr. Cremin for the lovely ceremo- Holy Family Church on Sunday, July 25th at 11am ny and the kindness he showed me. Also thanks to Canon Browne, Fr Bill Birmingham, and Fr Pat Corkery who celebrated the Mass. My gratitude and thanks to all those at CASA who helped Michael, to those who sang at the cemetry, Tish Collins and Geraldine Prenderville and to all of Michael friends at St Rapheal’s. Sixteenth Anniversary A special word of thanks to Michael’s cousin John Ryan and his daugh- ter Emma, to Patrick O' Grady who read at the Mass and to the four coffin bearers who brought Michael home. Thanks to my nieces & John Delaney nephews in the Isle of Man. Many thanks to my niece and her family in America, my niece and her family in France and my niece and family 4 Raheen Park, Youghal in England all your support is appreciated. July 15th 2005 Thank you to Colin Bulman and all his staff at Egan's Funeral Homes, Youghal for such kindness and comfort to me. Thanks to my neighbour The world changes from year to year, Michael Roche and to Adrian of Budds Memorial's for his excellent work. To all the people who sent Mass cards please accept this Our lives from day to day, acknowledgment as thank you as I cannot individually thank you all. I But our love and memories of you shall would also like to thank the people who left beautiful messages on Never pass away, R.I.P about their lovely memories of Michael with his wave and smile. Forever in our thoughts XX The Holy Sacrament of a mass has been offered for your intentions and his outstanding friend Mary and friend Una. Time cannot heal the heartache Loved and remembered every day, your loving Mam Or stop a silent tear Josie, sisters Marie, Jacqueline, Teresa, Anne, Deirdre It won't take away the memories and Michelle, brother Maurice, Goddaughter Emma, Of one we loved so dear. nieces and nephews XX Missing you always…..

Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus In the past , I have asked for many special favours, In the past , I have asked for many special favours, take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour not mine. Amen. it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this for three days, promise publication & favour will Say this for three days, promise publication & favour will be granted. A.H. be granted. M.W.

Novena Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to suc- cor me in this my necessity. (Make request here). There are none that withstand your power. O, show me herein you are my Mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have resource in thee (repeat 3 times). Holy Spirit you will solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you gave me a divine gift to forgive and for- get all evil is against me and in all incidents in my life you are with me. I want in this sort of prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again and I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Say for three days and after that your request will be granted. M.W. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday July 15th, 2021 CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED - CLASSI- Ken-Co Cleaning Services Ltd. COMMERCIAL - DOMESTIC - INDUSTRIAL GUTTERING, FASCIA & SOFFIT CLEANED Carpets, Windows, Power Washing All work fully insured Full Fumigation Service Pressure Washing Cleanroom / Factory Rental Property Cleaning Reach & Wash Window Building Cleaning Cleaning System Fire & Flood Carpet & Upholstery HIQA Cleaning Requirements 24 Hour Call Out - All Quotations FREE OFFICE: 024 91233 - SAM COAKLEY: 087 9918474 Email: [email protected]

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